Tag: UK

Britain boosts computing power in $2.1bn AI drive

Posted on   |  by Paul Sandle
Britain has set out its plan to invest 1 billion pounds (A$2.06 billion) in computing infrastructure to drive the development of artificial intelligence, which will increase its public compute...

Pillar II pile on: Stakeholders warn on rudderless AUKUS tech

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Western Australian government and UK tech and business groups are among critics of AUKUS’s advanced technology program, warning ‘Pillar II’ is still missing funding, structure and direction four...

Govt details an extra $262m for submarine supply chain uplift

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The federal government has detailed plans for an additional $262.4 million to be spent supporting domestic defence industry participation in the nuclear submarine supply chain being developed as part...

SQC, Deloitte among inaugural ASCA pitch winners

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Silicon Quantum Computing and Deloitte Space are among the five winners of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’s inaugural pitch day and will now go in the running for a...

Walls come down for dual-use tech trade through AUKUS

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Organisations developing dual-use technologies like quantum computing, lasers, sensors, aerospace and propulsion systems will gain easier imports from the US after Australia received a licencing exemption from American regulations....

UK unveils $4.5bn quantum strategy in tech-friendly budget

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The UK government has announced it will invest billions into digital technologies, startups and R&D. The Spring budget includes commitments of £2.5 billion (AUD$4.55 billion) for quantum technologies alone...

Australia-UK free trade deal at odds with data localisation push

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Australian government is set to introduce bilateral restrictions on data localisation through its free trade agreement with the United Kingdom, even as it considers introducing broader requirements for...